Hokum W. Jeebs

New Music Fund

Choir member Anita Shaffer has recently planted seed money for an Admiral Music Fund. Her initial monetary gift, along with a monthly pledge, has been given in memory of her late partner Hokum W. Jeebs.

       Those who knew Hokum will recall his great love for music. For all his vaudeville tricks – such as providing percussion with wind-up false teeth on a snare drum, or making music by blowing through a car muffler – Hokum was a highly accomplished pianist. He performed across North America, and worked for several years playing a piano mounted on a bicycle at Tokyo Disneyland.

       In more recent years Hokum moved to Seattle and founded “Hokum Hall” (later Kenyon Hall), to which he added a great Wurlitzer organ. His performances were viewed – and loved – by many. Given Hokum’s gifts for, and love of, music this seems a most fitting memorial.

Anita’s hope for the fund is that it will grow not only from her contributions, but from those of others who love and value the music program at our church. Goals for the fund include helping to provide guest artists and special music, maintaining and expanding our musical instruments and sound system, and in the long-term making possible a needed restoration of our 50-year-old pipe organ.

If you love our Admiral music and musicians and would like to be a part of our growing and blossoming you can make a donation to help the fund grow. Simply mark your donation “Admiral Music Fund” and put it in the offering plate, or contact Pastor Donald.